Bedsitters · single items · shop deliveries
KejaPal offers a pickup for hire in Nairobi with a driver and, if you need one, a helper to carry. It is the quick, low-cost way to move a bedsitter, collect a sofa from a shop, or take a fridge, a bed or a few boxes across town.
Not every move needs a lorry. A student leaving a hostel, a tenant moving a bedsitter or a family buying a new sofa often needs something smaller, faster and cheaper. A pickup does the job in one short trip, and it fits through narrow estate roads where big trucks struggle.
This page explains what fits in a pickup, what it costs and how to book a pickup for hire in Nairobi for the same day or later in the week.
Timing
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A standard pickup carries about one tonne. In practice, that is roughly the contents of a bedsitter or one large room. For example, a three-seater sofa, a double bed and a few boxes fit together. However, a full one-bedroom home with a big fridge, a sofa set and a dining table usually needs a 3-tonne canter. Our lorry hire page lists the bigger trucks.
Costs and pricing
Pickup hire is priced per trip within Nairobi, based mostly on distance and on whether you need a helper.
Stairs, long waits or extra stops add a little. In contrast, booking early on a weekday often gets a better price. For whole-house moves, our moving cost guide explains how prices are agreed.
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Appliances need a little care. A fridge should travel upright and then rest for a few hours before you switch it on. That way, the oil in the compressor settles. Washing machines need their drum locked with transit bolts if you still have them. Gas cookers must travel without a gas cylinder attached. Our drivers know these steps, so tell us the appliances when you book.
Because pickups are small and quick, we can often send one on the same day. Simply call or WhatsApp us in the morning with your route. If a pickup is free, it can reach most Nairobi estates within two hours. However, month-end weekends are busy, so book early for those dates.
A pickup is cheaper and faster, but it carries less. If your items need two pickup trips, a canter is usually better value. Also think about rain. A covered canter keeps everything dry, while a pickup uses a tarpaulin. For a bedsitter in dry weather, the pickup is perfect. For a one-bedroom home in April, a covered truck may be safer. Our team will suggest the right vehicle once we see your list.
Students near the big universities move at the start and end of every term. Many share one pickup between two rooms to split the cost. Others move a bed and boxes from a hostel to a bedsitter nearby. In both cases, a pickup for hire in Nairobi with one helper is quick and affordable. Pack your boxes the night before, so the trip takes under an hour.
Offices and businesses
Many furniture shops in Nairobi do not deliver, or they charge a lot for it. Similarly, sellers on online marketplaces rarely deliver. In those cases, our pickup can collect the item, check it for damage and bring it to your door. If you are not at the shop yourself, send us the receipt or the seller's number. The driver will confirm the item before loading.
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Loose loads on pickups cause accidents on Nairobi roads every week. So we tie every item down, keep loads below the cab roof and never let people ride in the back. These are basic rules, and you can read more about safe loading from the National Transport and Safety Authority. We would rather make two trips than risk an overloaded pickup.
Our pickup drivers work for a moving company, not a random transport stage. As a result, they know how to carry furniture, protect corners and secure appliances. If the job turns out bigger than expected, we can send a canter and more loaders on the same day. In short, a pickup for hire in Nairobi from KejaPal is small, quick and backed by a full moving team.
Small shops, salons, caterers and online sellers also hire our pickups. For instance, a boutique may move stock to a market day, while a caterer may carry tables and chafing dishes to an event. Likewise, an online seller may need ten parcels delivered across town in one afternoon. In each case, we can plan a route with several stops and price it as one trip. Therefore, regular customers often book the same pickup every week at an agreed rate.
First, sort what you are keeping, and give away or sell what you do not need. Next, pack clothes in bags and kitchen items in boxes. Then, take the bed apart the night before, and keep the screws in a labelled bag. On the day, the helper carries the mattress and heavy items while you watch the room. Finally, check every cupboard before you leave, because small things are easy to forget. After that, hand the keys back and collect your deposit.
We also send pickups to Kiambu, Ruiru, Thika, Kitengela, Rongai, Syokimau and Machakos. For these trips, the price includes fuel both ways. Moreover, if you are moving just a few items to another county, a shared lorry may cost less than a dedicated pickup. Ask us to compare both options for your route.
Need a pickup today? Send your route and items, and we will confirm the price and time.
Every quote for pickup for hire in Nairobi is prepared after we have assessed the job. For example, stairs, heavy items, packing and distance all change the work involved. Therefore we look first, quote second and agree the price with you third. Moreover, if you want to reduce the cost, we suggest practical options, such as packing some boxes yourself or choosing a quieter date. In short, you stay in control of the scope and the cost.
Get started
Tell us what you are moving and where, and our move coordinator will call you back within one working day to plan it with you.
Prefer to talk? Call +254 184 379 590
It depends on the size of the move, the distance, access such as stairs and lifts, and any packing or special items. We assess the job by survey or video call, then agree the final price with you in a written quote.
A pickup fits a bedsitter or one large room. A full one-bedroom home usually needs a 3-tonne canter.
You can ride in the cab if there is a free seat. Nobody rides in the back, for safety reasons.
Yes, when a pickup is free. Call or WhatsApp in the morning, and we can usually reach most estates within two hours.
The driver helps with loading. For stairs or heavy items, book a helper as well.
Yes. Send us the receipt or seller details, and we will collect, check and deliver the item to your door.
We will make a second trip or switch to a canter. Sending a list or video first helps avoid this.
Tell us what you are moving and where. We will check the load in person or on a video call, give you a clear written quote and plan moving day with you.